Huawei, a global leader in information and communication technology (ICT) solutions, announced the appointment of David Sun as president and chief executive officer of the Southeast Asia Region. David will oversee the company’s operations and be responsible for business development of the carrier, enterprise and consumer business groups across the region including Sri Lanka.

Mr. Sun has more than 17 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. Since joining Huawei in 1998, Mr. Sun held several management roles within the company, including chief representative of Huawei Hangzhou representative office, chief representative of Huawei Guangzhou representative office and sales director of network product line in China. He was also the vice president and head of carrier business group of the Southeast Asia region before assuming his current position in 2015.

David said, "I am honored to have the opportunity to lead such a diverse and dynamic team across the region. The world of technology is a fast-changing environment and we are well-positioned to tap new opportunities during this time of transformation. We are committed to bringing the best solutions and services to customers and also persistent to drive customers’ success.”

Huawei has had a significant presence in the Southeast Asia region since 1997. David’s expertise gained from a long and successful career in Huawei in a number of markets will help drive business development and strengthen the company’s market position in the region.